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JWD 946L

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

68,716 mi
Last recorded68,716 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWD 946L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 68,716 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 68,347 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 68,028 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 67,737 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 66,926 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 66,449 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 66,141 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 65,412 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 64,742 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 64,050 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 62,963 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 61,090 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 57,774 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 55,613 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 55,613 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 55,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 55,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 55,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 55,130 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 54,898 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 54,528 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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JWD 946L is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JWD 946L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 54 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JWD 946L registered?

JWD 946L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 18 October 1972.

Is JWD 946L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWD 946L shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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